Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Nabarangpur at Odisha; takes on NDA

Nabarangpur: "The NDA leaders talk a lot but do nothing for the people. The pain and problems of the people are not visible for them" said Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice President, while addressing a huge Congress rally at Nabarangpur in Odisha."Odisha is a rich state; it has huge wealth, natural resources and forests. But though the state is rich, the people are poor here. There is no shortage of anything here. But your government take away your natural resources and sell it to big industrialists and only a handful people, not the people, avail benefits" said Rahul Gandhi taking on the BJD government in the state and continued, "The water for irrigation in Odisha is not reaching the people as it is being diverted to rich industrialists. I am not saying that industrialists should not get water and electricity. But what Congress believes is the poor also must get benefits alongwith the business people. There should be a balanced approach for development".

Rahul Gandhi at Nabarangpur in Odisha attacks BJD, NDA

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice President addressed a huge Congress rally at Nabarangpur in Odisha. Referring to UPA policies, the Congress leader commented, “In 2004, the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre waived off debts of poor farmers, worth Rs. 70000 cr. When we were initiating that the opposition tried to block it by asking from where we will have funds for it. But we were determined and told them that farmers are the pillars of our nation and we will arrange money for their welfare. We showed them how to make funds for it. Then the opposition said loan-waiving was wastage of money. We replied that helping farmers is never wastage of funds for Congress. By helping farmers, we are actually helping our nation”.

Rahul Gandhi at Saharanpur (UP): Congress doesn’t support the politics of anger

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive rally in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. While addressing to the masses he said Congress doesn’t support the politics of anger. “We should fight for the peace and harmony but we must not use harsh words against anyone.” Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi at Moradabad strikes chord with artisans

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today interacted with artisans at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. While interacting with artisans he said we need to respect artisans. “Our schemes will provide benefits to everyone. I want more interaction with you.” Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Ghaziabad says, Congress doesn't support bad language

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi started his UP campaign by addressing a massive rally in Ghaziabad. While addressing the masses he said Delhi is near to Ghaziabad but UP government not able to give same infrastructure and development. He also said Congress doesn't support harsh words or bad language against any individual.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a election rally in Saharanpur slams the politics of anger

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive rally in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. While addressing to the masses he said Congress doesn't support the politics of anger. "We should fight for the peace and harmony but we must not use harsh words against anyone." Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi's interaction with artisans in Moradabad (UP)

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi started his UP campaign on Saturday. He visited Moradabad and held a meeting with artisans. He heard the issues and grievances of artisans and promised to solve them as soon as possible.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Wardha (Maharashtra), slams BJP

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched the campaign in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Wardha on Friday. “The BJP says it wants to remove the Congress from this land. But if they read history properly, they will come to know that Congress party is not just an organisation, but an ideology which is thousands of years old. This ideology is deep rooted in the minds of all Indians” said the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Wardha (Maharashtra) takes on BJP, part 02

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched the campaign in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Wardha on Friday. While addressing the big gathering the Congress slammed the BJP and reiterated that its campaign balloon will burst this time too like in 2004 and 2009. "The poor people of India had deflated the India shining Balloon of NDA twice, in 2004 and 2009. This time they have flown a new, heavier balloon, the Gujarat model; and people of India will deflate this balloon of 'Gujarat model' as well. India is going to have yet another Congress government that works for the poor and downtrodden", said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Wardha (Maharashtra) takes on BJP, part 01

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched the campaign in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Wardha on Friday. While addressing the big gathering the Congress slammed the BJP and reiterated that its campaign balloon will burst this time too like in 2004 and 2009. "The poor people of India had deflated the India shining Balloon of NDA twice, in 2004 and 2009. This time they have flown a new, heavier balloon, the Gujarat model; and people of India will deflate this balloon of 'Gujarat model' as well. India is going to have yet another Congress government that works for the poor and downtrodden", said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Dibrugarh (Assam) lashes out BJP

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive rally at Dibrugarh in Assam. While speaking on the occasion on Thursday , he lashed out BJP by saying one model of state is not enough for the whole country and other states. "BJP comes up with another balloon called Gujarat model. Gujarat model may be good for Gujarat. Gujarat developed because of the efforts of the people there -- the women, the laborers developed it. The white revolution was possible due to the women in Gujarat, not of Modi government," Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi tells in Assam: BJP balloon will be burst by the poor this time too

“We can defeat hatred only through love. One can never remove darkness using darkness; we need light to free from darkness. Similarly, only with love and brotherhood one can win over hatred” said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a huge election rally at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur, Assam on Thursday. “That is what you showed in Assam. You have peace not because of the Congress party, but it is due to the efforts of its people. You defeated violence with love and it is a good lesson for others to learn” he added.

Rahul Gandhi campaigns at Sonitpur in Assam, slams Gujarat model, part 02

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a huge election rally at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur, Assam on Thursday slammed the Gujarat model and said that BJP’s politics is based on anger. “People talk a lot about Gujarat model, nowadays. BJP says that Gujarat model must be replicated in all other states. I want to make them understand that Assam does not need Gujarat model, it needs Assam model” and added “Every place has its own relevance; every state has its own knowledge. Every state has its own culture, heritage and history. Gujarat model may be good for Gujarat. Gujarat developed because of the efforts of the people there – the women, the labourers developed it. The white revolution was possible due to the women in Gujarat, not of Modi government”, he said.

Rahul Gandhi campaigns at Sonitpur in Assam, slams Gujarat model, part 01

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a huge election rally at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur, Assam on Thursday slammed the Gujarat model and said that BJP’s politics is based on anger. “People talk a lot about Gujarat model, nowadays. BJP says that Gujarat model must be replicated in all other states. I want to make them understand that Assam does not need Gujarat model, it needs Assam model” and added “Every place has its own relevance; every state has its own knowledge. Every state has its own culture, heritage and history. Gujarat model may be good for Gujarat. Gujarat developed because of the efforts of the people there – the women, the labourers developed it. The white revolution was possible due to the women in Gujarat, not of Modi government”, he said.

Sonia Gandhi addresses function to release Congress Manifesto for 2014 LS Polls

Congress President Sonia Gandhi , party Vice President Rahul Gandhi alongwith Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Defence minister AK Antony addressed a function to release the election manifesto of the Congress party for the 2014 general pools at the Congress headquarters on Akbar Road.

Rahul Gandhi speaks at Congress Manifesto release function

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while interacting with the media persons during the function to release the Congress manifesto for the 2014 general elections, expressed confidence that UPA will form the government again and said that BJP's campaign balloon will burst like 'India Shining' in 2004. He also warned that BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's coming to power would be damaging for the country.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress'2014 Lok Sabha poll manifesto release function

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at Congress'2014 Lok Sabha poll manifesto release function. "We have decided to make our manifesto not in closed rooms but we would ask the people of India what they want." Rahul Gandhi said at the function.

Rahul Gandhi addresses rally at West Bengal; says only Congress can ensure development

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally of party workers at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Tuesday morning. He highlighted the achievements of the central government and appealed the people to support Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls. Referring Centre’s flagship RTI Act, Rahul Gandhi said, “Earlier all policy decisions were used to take behind closed doors by some bureaucrats and ministers and people normally get no idea. But, today, any citizen can get information regarding government functioning after we implemented Right to Information Act. It entitles every person to gather information on any administrative matters. Similarly we also granted rights to food through the Food Security Bill. Every poor in our country is guaranteed to get food grains”

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally in Jalpaiguri at West Bengal; seeks people's support

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally of party workers at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Tuesday morning. He highlighted the achievements of the central government and appealed the people to support Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls. "The UPA Government at the Centre, in the past ten years, implemented several policies and programmes for the welfare of the people. MNREGA -- the biggest employment guarantee scheme in the world- ensures a minimum of 100 days jobs to our rural masses, without any discrimination", said the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi in Pratapgarh (UP): BJP filled with anger; Congress believes in love, brotherhood

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally at Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh as part of his campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. In an indirect at BJP's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi lamented, "The opposition believes that one man can run our country. When their leader boasts about Gujarat's development and takes the entire credit for it, he forgets that it is the people of Gujarat, its women, developed the state". "One person can never run a nation; it is run by the people; people have the strength. This has been the concept of the Congress party. While we want to empower our people to the maximum, the BJP wants to grab people's power and hand over it to one individual" he added.

Rahul Gandhi strikes chord with tribal women in Madhya Pradesh

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi interacts with tribal women at Mandla in Madhya Pradesh."I am here not to give speeches but to listen to you" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi holds interactive Session with tribal women in Madhya Pradesh

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi interacts with tribal women at Mandla in Madhya Pradesh.”I am here not to give speeches but to listen to you” said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi holds interactive session with ex-servicemen in Himachal Pradesh

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi interacted with Ex-servicemen at Tanda in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. Slamming the opposition, the Congress leader commented, “Opposition believes in the politics of discrimination, but Congress believes all are crucial for the development of the country”. “The way our economy has raised in the last decade has never happened before” he told Ex-servicemen.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Himachal Pradesh, says Congress treats everyone equally

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a huge party rally at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh as part of his ongoing campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls. Highlighting the works done by the Congress government in the state, Rahul Gandhi said, “The Congress government has done a lot to improve the infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh. The state can never surge ahead without adequate infrastructure. We have improved the drinking water distribution system in Dharamshala, initiated irrigation using the Swan river at Una, developed

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a huge party rally at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh as part of his ongoing campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls. "Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful state and so are its people" said the Congress leader striking an emotional chord with the people of the beautiful hill state. "Whenever I came here, people always talked about love, affection and brother hood. Many other states should learn from you" he added.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Ex-servicemen in Tanda, Himachal Pradesh

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi interacted with Ex-servicemen at Tanda in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. "I want to thank you for putting your lives at risk for securing the country.. In the next decade, we will give your children jobs especially in the manufacturing sector" said Rahul Gandhi and struck a chord with the gathering by saying, "If you have any issues, you can come to me at any time; my doors are always open for you."

Rahul Gandhi in Meghalaya: India belongs to every citizen

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi while addressing a massive party rally in Meghalaya on Tuesday said that all Indians should enjoy equal space irrespective of their State, caste or religion. He also accused the Opposition of dividing the country. “This is the central difference between the Congress and our Opposition parties. The Opposition party feels that India is a place of one idea while the Congress believes it is a country of millions and millions of ideas,” said Rahul Gandhi. The Congress leader said that his party kept its promises of improving connectivity in Meghalaya. “Now there is direct road connectivity between Tura and Shillong. North Garo Hills is going to be connected by railway line from April 1,” he added.

Rahul Gandhi on Google Hangout: Congress is a revolutionary party while BJP is conservative, part 03

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a Google Hangout live video chat session to interact with party workers across India. The Congress leader said the Congress was a revolutionary party and slammed BJP terming it as a conservative party. Lauding his party's government in the Centre for all the good work, Rahul Gandhi said that the UPA, which is the longest serving government since the tenure of country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, has done some revolutionary works like MGNREGA and RTI.

Rahul Gandhi on Google Hangout: Congress is a revolutionary party while BJP is conservative, part 02

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a Google Hangout live video chat session to interact with party workers across India. The Congress leader said the Congress was a revolutionary party and slammed BJP terming it as a conservative party. Lauding his party's government in the Centre for all the good work, Rahul Gandhi said that the UPA, which is the longest serving government since the tenure of country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, has done some revolutionary works like MGNREGA and RTI.

Rahul Gandhi on Google Hangout: Congress is a revolutionary party while BJP is conservative, part 01

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a Google Hangout live video chat session to interact with party workers across India. The Congress leader said the Congress was a revolutionary party and slammed BJP terming it as a conservative party. Lauding his party's government in the Centre for all the good work, Rahul Gandhi said that the UPA, which is the longest serving government since the tenure of country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, has done some revolutionary works like MGNREGA and RTI.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with pan salt mine workers in Kharghodra, Gujarat

) Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi visited Kharghodra in Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi heard grievances of mine workers and discussed various issues including low wages, system inequalities, right to health and unfair land acquirement regulations. ""I am very happy to be here to listen to you issues." Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally: Gujarat is shining only for some business houses, part 02

) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on BJP and Gujarat Government led by BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. "The state government forcibly grabbed lands of poor farmers here. Did anyone could get a job? Thousands of acres of land were taken but there is no employment. The below poverty line figure is pegged at Rs. 11 in Gujarat but it is being publicised in the other regions of the country that Gujarat is shining. Kids die of malnutrition but BJP claims that Gujarat is shining. Yes, I agree, Gujarat is Gujarat is indeed shining but only for 10-15 rich industrialists and corporate houses; not for the poor, the women and the youth here" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally, questions on development claimed by Modi in Gujarat

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on BJP and Gujarat Government led by BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. While addressing a huge Congress rally at Balasinor as part of his Lok Sabha poll campaign in Gujarat, the party voice President said that Gujarat is shining only for a handful of industrialists.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally: Gujarat is shining only for some business houses, part 01

) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on BJP and Gujarat Government led by BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. "The state government forcibly grabbed lands of poor farmers here. Did anyone could get a job? Thousands of acres of land were taken but there is no employment. The below poverty line figure is pegged at Rs. 11 in Gujarat but it is being publicised in the other regions of the country that Gujarat is shining. Kids die of malnutrition but BJP claims that Gujarat is shining. Yes, I agree, Gujarat is Gujarat is indeed shining but only for 10-15 rich industrialists and corporate houses; not for the poor, the women and the youth here" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Stone mine workers in Rajasthan

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is interacting with the stone mine workers in Bikaner at Rajasthan. He listened to the issues of the workers and assured all possible help.

Rahul Gandhi in Tonk: We will fight anti-people policies of the BJP government in Rajasthan

Tonk: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Tonk district's Deoli town in Rajasthan on Monday said that his party would fight against all anti-people policies of the BJP government in the state. Kick-starting the Congress campaign in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi said, “We will never forget the poor. We want to enhance our right-based politics”.

Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan: BJP wants to serve the rich, but Congress works for the poor

Tonk: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Tonk district's Deoli town in Rajasthan on Monday as part of his campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Hitting out at the BJP, Rahul Gandhi said, "BJP just wants to benefit the rich if they come to power. But we want to help the downtrodden" and added "We will go on the road, will go to villages, we will go to streets and we will fight the BJP government in Rajasthan."

Rahul Gandhi at NSUI Convention: We are a party of Mahatma Gandhi

Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi delivered a speech on NSUI National Convention in Talkatora Stadium at New Delhi. “The future of Congress is sitting here in the crowd. I am going to bring youth in the Congress.” Rahul Gandhi said while addressing NSUI and Congress members.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally at Thane, Maharashtra: BJP takes credit for Congress policies

“ It will not be surprising if BJP claims credit for our policies like MNREGA, RTI, RTE, Land Acquisition Bill and Food Security Act, after 10-15 years” said Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice President, while addressing a mammoth Congress rally in Thane, Maharashtra. . “When Rajiv Gandhi was initiated computerization, the senior most BJP leader opposed the move in the Parliament by saying that it would kill jobs. He said that computers are not useful for our country. But today you can witness the revolution took place after Rajiv ji and Sam Pitroda ji brought computerization. Surprisingly today, the BJP leaders try to take credit for computerization and telecom revolution” he explained to substantiate his argument

Rahul Gandhi holds interactive Session with fishermen at Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi holds interactive Session with fishermen at Mumbai (Maharashtra).

Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra takes a dig at Modi says one man alone can’t run a country

Aurangabad: “The Congress fought with love and defeated the British. In the same manner we will fight with love and beat the BJP” said Rahul Gandhi while addressing a mammoth Congress rally in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on Wednesday. The young Congress leader also took a dig at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said, “Congress’ aim is to empower the people. That is why we initiated a right-based approach and gave you the MNREGA, RTI, Right to food. But BJP wants to snatch power of the people. While we want to open up the system, BJP prefers a closed one. They want the entire power to go to a single person”.

Rahul Gandhi: I am going to bring youth in the Congress

Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi delivered a speech on NSUI National Convention in Talkatora Stadium at New Delhi. "The future of Congress is sitting here in the crowd. I am going to bring youth in the Congress." Rahul Gandhi said while addressing NSUI and Congress members.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Thane, Maharashtra; attacks BJP

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a huge Congress rally at Thane in Maharashtra on Thursday as part of his ongoing campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Slamming the BJP for its double-speak, the Congress Vice President said, "It was RSS leaders who assassinated Gandhi Ji; but today they praise Gandhi ji. Sardar Patel was the leader of Congress. He had vehemently opposed the RSS ideology. But today the BJP leaders claim that Patelji was their leader! We give the ideas, our leaders implement new schemes; BJP and their leaders oppose it and after some time try to take credits for it" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Aurangabad in Maharashtra takes on BJP and Modi

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a mammoth Congress rally in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on Wednesday said, "The Congress fought with love and defeated the British. In the same manner we will fight with love and beat the BJP". He also took a dig at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said, "Congress' aim is to empower the people. That is why we initiated a right-based approach and gave you the MNREGA, RTI, Right to food. But BJP wants to snatch power of the people. While we want to open up the system, BJP prefers a closed one. They want the entire power to go to a single person".

Rahul Gandhi holds an interactive session with UP rickshaw pullers at Varanasi

Varanasi: As part of his ongoing discussions regarding the Congress Manifesto with various sections of the society, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday interacted with rickshaw pullers in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. Speaking to a number of rickshaw pullers, Rahul Gandhi said that 'our intention is to build a strong base to live for the poor.' Some rickshaw pullers even demanded rickshaw stands that were present during Indira Gandhi's time. Rahul Gandhi patiently listened to the issues of the rickshaw pullers and offered all possible help to solve it. “Some leaders at present, come to you, give big speeches and vanish; I am not of that type. I am here to listen toy you, to know your issues” said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Assam, interacts with women, Part 01

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi who was on a two-day visit to Assam reiterated his party's call for strengthen women participation in all sectors of the country. He was addressing a group of 600 women from different walks of life before concluding his two-day visit to Assam. "We always try to give some top posts like President, Prime Minister, chief minister, MP and MLA to women. We also want them to get top powerful positions in all sectors. We hope women will come forward in all sectors and be powerful," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in UP, interacts with rickshaw pullers in Varanasi, Part 02

Varanasi: As part of his ongoing discussions regarding the Congress Manifesto with various sections of the society, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday interacted with rickshaw pullers in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Speaking to a number of rickshaw pullers, Rahul Gandhi said that 'our intention is to build a strong base to live for the poor.' Some rickshaw pullers even demanded rickshaw stands that were present during Indira Gandhi's time. Rahul Gandhi patiently listened to the issues of the rickshaw pullers and offered all possible help to solve it. "Some leaders at present, come to you, give big speeches and vanish; I am not of that type. I am here to listen toy you, to know your issues" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in UP, interacts with rickshaw pullers in Varanasi, Part 01

Varanasi: As part of his ongoing discussions regarding the Congress Manifesto with various sections of the society, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday interacted with rickshaw pullers in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Speaking to a number of rickshaw pullers, Rahul Gandhi said that 'our intention is to build a strong base to live for the poor.' Some rickshaw pullers even demanded rickshaw stands that were present during Indira Gandhi's time. Rahul Gandhi patiently listened to the issues of the rickshaw pullers and offered all possible help to solve it. "Some leaders at present, come to you, give big speeches and vanish; I am not of that type. I am here to listen toy you, to know your issues" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Aanganwadi workers in Uttar Pradesh

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi interacted with 'aanganwadi' workers and cooks of mid-day meals at Chinhat in Lucknow on Friday. The Congress leader is on a two-day visit to the state. Rahul Gandhi arrived in the morning at Lucknow where he held meeting with a group of editors and held a road show in the city.